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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 166.20 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 166.20 and 76.65 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 166.20 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/166.20 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 166.20 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 12,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,739.23/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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